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🎞 Off-screen drama at Dormont’s Hollywood Theater

Newsletter for Sunday, Feb 18 2018

Sunday forecast: A Huracan at the Convention Center

The Hollywood Theater is expected to open by the end of February under new ownership — a change that has riled the Dormont community. Friends of the Hollywood Theater, a Dormont-based group, has run the theater for the past seven years, and the theater is now set to be transferred to the Theatre Historical Society of America. More than 7,000 people signed a petition asking the Hollywood to stay in the neighborhood’s hands, and a new record shop down the block has threatened to close its doors to "picket and protest." Public Source digs into the controversy and what's next for the 1920s-era single-screen theater.

For October magazine, Chris Togneri sat down with Braddock Mayor and Lieutenant Governor candidate John Fetterman. In a wide-ranging conversation, they talked about everything from Fetterman's favorite brew to his unsuccessful U.S. Senate run to his plans for the future. Who would the politician take out for a beer? Definitely not a fellow Democrat, he says. Read more from their conversation — and more from Togneri in Four One Brew, his beer column in The Incline.

On the Calendar

The South Side Community Council and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are collecting stories about East Carson Street to celebrate the 25-year anniversary of the East Carson Street City Historic District. The stories will be accessible digitally, with potential for a physical exhibit. Pittsburghers are invited to share their stories about a variety of East Carson Street buildings, such as Club Cafe, Fat Head's Saloon and Amazing Books.

Where:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — South Side at 2205 East Carson St. (South Side)

You know those cool macrame plant holders all the design blogs are posting on Instagram? You can make your own with Workshop Pgh. Learn all the design tricks behind this 1970s-era design that's having a moment.

Meet with a professional writer to practice observation skills and brainstorming exercises to help open up new ideas that feed into fresh writing. No experience is necessary — both writers and non-writers welcome. Each attendee will receive a day pass to continue writing after the workshop in co-working space Alloy 26.

Listen to one of the IndyStar journalists on the team whose investigation of USA Gymnastics helped to expose Larry Nassar’s abuses. The IndyStar’s first story published in 2016 — leading to a series of events that resulted in the charges against Nassar. Learn about how the team told this story.

Where:
Center for Media Innovation, Point Park University at 201 Wood St. (Downtown)

Escape from winter and explore a tropical jungle at the National Aviary. At Welcome to the Jungle, enjoy a rainforest-inspired evening featuring music from DJ Scottro, tropical foods, a chance to hang out with a sloth, air plant souvenirs and caricature portraits.

The Bloomfield Development Corporation wants to hear from neighbors to learn, discuss, and advocate for a Bloomfield that is affordable for all. While residents' comments will be the focus of the meeting, speakers will be on hand to discuss best strategies and how to navigate the city's zoning and planning processes.

Using life coaching principles, this workshop will explore how to process and integrate profound life experiences through journal writing. Attendees will navigate deep questions to acknowledge, find meaning, recognize transformation, integrate and move forward. Everybody will leave with a journal to take home.

Stop by Wholey's to see a performance by Steel Dragon Martial Arts with their dancing dragon in celebration of Chinese New Year. The performance will take place outside of the store's entrance on Penn Avenue.